Bushwick envisages a second American Civil War in a New York borough

US president unlikely to take final decision on Paris Agreement before returning to Washington

‘I’m a big believer in doing something you care about with people you care about’

Exxon chief Rex Tillerson could face tough confirmation hearing over links to Putin

Choice of Exxon boss as secretary of state alarms Republican senators over Russia ties

Oxfam’s Daniel Gorevan on Syria, Simon Carswell from the US, Rahul Bedhi on India

Tillerson shares Trump’s ‘vision for restoring the credibility’ of US foreign relations

Criticism of Obama and hard line on immigration may appeal to president-elect

President-elect runs rule over aides and contenders for top posts over the weekend

Former BoI investor was one of several candidates to meet Trump and Pence

Libertarian US presidential candidate freezes when asked to name his favourite leader

Kick Mickey Mouse up the arse Bishop Brennan-style? Emerge in KKK regalia?

Court’s 5-3 ruling will block other states from introducing similar restrictions on abortion

Maureen Dowd: After House speaker's rebuff, the two sit down to hash it out

Despite being far from the hard leftist portrayed in sections of the US media, Sanders does represent something different

The Texas senator looks to his base with just days to go before first Republican vote

Anti-abortion activists indicted for video on foetal tissue procurement

Candidates spar over businessman’s proposal to deport millions of illegal immigrants

Exit to see potential gain for Cruz, Huckabee and Rubio as Walker struggles to fund campaign

Republicans ‘just come here to get their pictures taken’ grouses Democrat